Paper investigates the symbolic function of non-binary individuals in Star Trek, positing that characters with easily gendered qualities are portrayed as more benevolent and relatable, while more ambiguous characters are portrayed as more dangerous.

Paper examines the portrayal of the Other as an indicator of change in the cultural imagination in Star Trek.

This paper discusses research on the philosophical connotations of words.

This paper discusses an applied anthropology research study on the American professional culture of shoe repair.

Paper examines the history and belief systems of Latin American folk healers in the United States.

Preface to the proceedings of the University of North Texas Department of Anthropology’s 2011 National Science Foundation Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates, as presented in the 2011 edition of The Eagle Feather.

Paper examines the ritual and cultural significance of the Sabbath to Orthodox Jews.

Paper explores how conversation, particularly interpretation of meaning and tone, occurs in online communities, specifically in Youtube comments.

Paper explores how American Indians navigate life and connect to their heritage within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Paper discusses the effects of gentrification on communities by focusing on Dallas Freedman’s Town/North Dallas—established by freed slaves in the 1860’s—and the Saint Paul United Methodist Church congregation.

Paper discusses recurring themes in cross-cultural communication between medical practitioners and refugees, specifically Vietnamese refugees who have lived in the United States for more than 20 years, at the Dallas County Health Services Refugee Clinic, including substitution, omission, editorialization with the use of an interpreter, and nonverbal communication expressed by both populations.

Introduction to the proceedings of the University of North Texas Department of Anthropology 2010 National Science Foundation Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates, featured in the 2010 edition of The Eagle Feather.

Paper discussing the geography of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Harris County, Texas and the factors associated with areas of high prevalence.

Paper discusses research attempting to identify communication gaps between survivors and the response to Hurricane Katrina.

Paper examines the relationships between disc jockeys (DJs), the music industry, and their listener communities in order to better understand the relationship between people and the media.

Paper explores the experiences of the Latina auto-worker community, their struggles in family life, and the effects of marginalization.

Introduction to the special section featuring the proceedings of the Department of Anthropology’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Summer Research Methods Program in Anthropology in the 2009 edition of the Eagle Feather.

Paper examines survivalists in online communities, the sigma associated with their culture, and their conceptions of common stereotypes.

Paper examines the ways in which “public characters” in South Dallas regulated the space in their regular gathering area, with a focus on the need for life-sustaining informal spaces.

This paper offers a discussion on research on the validity of a guest worker program in the United States.

The research outlined in this paper explores two important issues relevant to understanding Latino identity and educational achievement: ethnic labels and educational injustices.

Paper discusses the experience of conducting anthropological research into the Cuban diaspora to Texas as a creative writing student.

Paper examines the perspectives of Indian immigrants on health care.

Introduction to the proceedings of the Department of Anthropology’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Summer Research Methods Program in Anthropology, as published in the 2008 edition of The Eagle Feather.